Ansonia, CT · standard
ZIP Code 06401
New Haven County, Connecticut - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,237
- 1,237/sq mi High-density area
- $86,178
- Median income Above-median income area
- $285,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ansonia pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,237
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 06401 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 06401 (Ansonia, CT) rose +9.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.7 in 2023 to 234.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 06401 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ansonia, New Haven County, Connecticut, home to 19,237 residents across 15.6 square miles, a density of 1,237 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 06401 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,178 (24% below the average Connecticut ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,904. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 9.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $285,800 (34% below the average Connecticut ZIP), and median rent is $1,476; owner occupancy is 58.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in New Haven County, so 06401 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 06401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ansonia, CT
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06401.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
38 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 establishments
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06401, Ansonia, CT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
19,237
Population
15.6
Area (sq mi)
1,237
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 06401?
40.0
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
20.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$86,178
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$47,904
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 06401 ranks among Connecticut ZIPs
Ansonia, CT household income vs. every Connecticut ZIP code
Median household income among 270 reporting Connecticut ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$86,178 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 270 Connecticut ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Connecticut ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,978housing units
7,978
Total Housing Units
7,258
Occupied Units
720
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$285,800
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$1,476
Median Rent
1954
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.8%
YoY Change (2024)
235
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+135%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 06401 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.5% | 146 |
| 2021 | +15.8% | 169 |
| 2022 | +12.5% | 190 |
| 2023 | +12.2% | 214 |
| 2024 | +9.8% | 235 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 272 business establishments in ZIP 06401, employing approximately 2,881 people with a combined annual payroll of $149,130,000.
272
Businesses
2,881
Employees
$149.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 48 | 17.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 16.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 23 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 06401 vs 06418 →
ZIP 06401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06484
Shelton (06484)
39,559 residents
- 06460
Milford (06460)
38,207 residents
- 06401
Ansonia (06401)
19,237 residents
- 06515
New Haven (06515)
17,141 residents
- 06483
Seymour (06483)
16,540 residents
- 06461 14,552
Milford (06461)
14,552 residents
- 06477 13,956
Orange (06477)
13,956 residents
- 06418 12,914
Derby (06418)
12,914 residents
- 06478 12,683
Oxford (06478)
12,683 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 06401 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 06401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 06525
Woodbridge (06525)
$188,750 median income
- 06477
Orange (06477)
$142,325 median income
- 06461
Milford (06461)
$133,221 median income
- 06478
Oxford (06478)
$128,953 median income
- 06484
Shelton (06484)
$108,185 median income
- 06483
Seymour (06483)
$107,708 median income
- 06460
Milford (06460)
$104,360 median income
- 06403
Beacon Falls (06403)
$101,516 median income
- 06401
Ansonia (06401)
$86,178 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 06401 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06418 | Derby, CT | 12,914 | 1.4 mi |
| 06483 | Seymour, CT | 16,540 | 2.7 mi |
| 06525 | Woodbridge, CT | 8,990 | 3.2 mi |
| 06477 | Orange, CT | 13,956 | 4.8 mi |
| 06403 | Beacon Falls, CT | 6,033 | 6.6 mi |
| 06484 | Shelton, CT | 39,559 | 4.5 mi |
| 06461 | Milford, CT | 14,552 | 7.2 mi |
| 06515 | New Haven, CT | 17,141 | 5.3 mi |
| 06460 | Milford, CT | 38,207 | 9.0 mi |
| 06478 | Oxford, CT | 12,683 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 06401, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (19,237 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 06401 in?
ZIP code 06401 (Ansonia) is located in New Haven County, Connecticut. New Haven County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/new-haven-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06401?
ZIP code 06401 in Ansonia, CT has a population of 19,237 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06401?
The median household income in ZIP 06401 is $86,178, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06401?
The median home value in ZIP 06401 is $285,800, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06401?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06401 is White at 54.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06401?
ZIP code 06401 has 272 business establishments employing approximately 2,881 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06401?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06401 are: Retail trade (48), Other services (except public administration) (44), Accommodation and food services (38). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06401?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06401 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06401?
In ZIP code 06401, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 06401?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06401 is 26.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06401?
In ZIP code 06401, approximately 58.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06401?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06401 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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